Postpartum Depression Study (PPD) Study (Click for more information)

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects about 15% of women within the first year of childbirth. Women with PPD experience feelings of extreme sadness, helplessness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and fatigue. These symptoms mirror those of a major depressive episode with the additional criteria that the onset of depression occurs within 4 weeks of childbirth. PPD can affect a mother’s ability to care for her child and may negativity affect a child’s cognitive development.

If you are a new mom and feeling sad, hopeless and disconnected from your baby, you may have PPD.

Cypress Medical Research Center in Wichita is currently conducting a research study in individuals 18 years of age or older who are experiencing emotions or behaviors of postpartum depression (PPD).

You may qualify to participate if you:

Are 18 years of age or older experiencing any of the following emotions or behaviors on most days of the week that may not have been present before becoming pregnant.

Feeling depressed, hopeless or desperate

Felt scared or panicky for no good reason

Blamed yourself unnecessarily when things went wrong

Felt anxious or worried for no good reason

If you qualify and decide to participate, you will receive:

Study-related care, tests and procedures

Study related medication

Participants may receive compensation for time and travel.

Health insurance is not needed to participate.

To learn more about this study, or see if you may qualify, call 316-425-6333